January 30, 2007

Tip Me Over And Pour Me Out (For The Prince!)

It wasn't just Philadelphians who were honored to have a meaningless figurehead come visit and clog up traffic for a few days. No, people in Bucks County were excited about Charles and Camilla's visit as well, especially one woman who got to serve the Prince tea.

Yes, Cynthia Wahl served tea to the Prince during his visit to Philadelphia, as well as serving 18 gallons in all of her brews to guests. Wahl said the Prince was a gentleman -- what did she expect, him to punch her in the face? -- and that serving tea to the prince was an honor. (After all, he is British. Also: "The only person higher in the tea world is the queen," said Wahl, "[although] I wouldn't mind serving Oprah." I'm sure the queen is thrilled to be #1.)

But it wasn't just the prince. Camilla, the Prince's wife, was also served some tea in a room with 11 other women:

"I'm lucky to have the teapot Camilla drank from," said Wahl, who has placed it back in her china cabinet. "Now it can really tell a story."

That story: I was transported down I-95 to Center City Philadelphia and was poured into cups. Wow!

Fit for a prince [Bucks County Courier Times]

Posted by D-Mac on January 30, 2007 02:32 PM
Posted to Bucks County , Prince Charles , Tea

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